Ismarie Fernandez, LCSW — Therapist in Florida

Hi there, I'm Ismarie!

I help individuals experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, and life stressors. I greatly enjoy guiding clients to develop and realize their full potential for growth and change so they can live more fulfilling lives.

My focus

I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction, emotional issues, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, self-esteem problems, and life transitions. I provide individual and group therapy to clients from diverse backgrounds.

My approach

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you understand how irrational thoughts impact feelings and behaviors. Together, we'll reframe and challenge these thoughts to develop a more balanced mindset and healthier coping mechanisms. I combine therapy models with psychoeducation so you can gain insight and expand your coping skills.

My communication style

I empathetically validate your feelings within your own experiences and compassionately provide treatment based on your individualized needs. Clients tell me I'm thorough in explaining information. I believe therapy should move at your pace and can be readjusted depending on what works for you and makes you comfortable.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people so they can make positive changes in their lives. My clients tend to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and worried about how to take the steps to make changes. Therefore, I am passionate about providing the guidance needed to navigate through this challenging process.

My goals for you

I believe each person has a unique journey to discover and utilize their strengths to improve their emotional and physical well-being. I approach goal setting by asking what you'd like to work on, establishing a timeline, and devising therapeutic strategies to be implemented between sessions.

Our first session

I initially work on rapport building and attentively hearing your story in a non-judgmental manner. This establishes a foundation to build a strong, trustworthy relationship as we continue working through therapy together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Puerto Rico, Graduate School of Social Work.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ismarie Fernandez